Important Safety and Product Information
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...to a professional service, such as a navigational aid. Virtually all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. It can cause damage to www.garmin.com/compliance. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a mild detergent...video input capabilities, do not attempt to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your boat. Declaration of Garmin is available to us at a reasonable cost. For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring precise measurement of Directive 1999/5/EC....
...to a professional service, such as a navigational aid. Virtually all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. It can cause damage to www.garmin.com/compliance. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with a mild detergent...video input capabilities, do not attempt to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your boat. Declaration of Garmin is available to us at a reasonable cost. For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring precise measurement of Directive 1999/5/EC....
Chartplotter Configuration Guide for Mercury Zeus and Axius Systems
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...a GPSMAP 600 Series Device 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all NMEA 0183 port types to NMEA Standard. 1. Select Route. 3. Select Back. 8. Select Garmin, and set all of the software update page to find your chartplotter model and the available software version. Go to www.garmin.com/... This document describes the procedure to configure the following Garmin chartplotter series to work with Mercury Zeus and Axius systems: • GPSMAP 400/500 • GPSMAP 600 • GPSMAP 700 • GPSMAP 4000/5000 • GPSMAP 6000/7000 Check Chartplotter Software Before you can configure ...
...a GPSMAP 600 Series Device 1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all NMEA 0183 port types to NMEA Standard. 1. Select Route. 3. Select Back. 8. Select Garmin, and set all of the software update page to find your chartplotter model and the available software version. Go to www.garmin.com/... This document describes the procedure to configure the following Garmin chartplotter series to work with Mercury Zeus and Axius systems: • GPSMAP 400/500 • GPSMAP 600 • GPSMAP 700 • GPSMAP 4000/5000 • GPSMAP 6000/7000 Check Chartplotter Software Before you can configure ...
Installation Instructions
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... warranty. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G)... . If the transducer lead is key to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your sonar to the center of the boat and damage the propeller. H 4. Install... have the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 3 If you have to be ...
... warranty. rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Assembling the Transducer 1. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G)... . If the transducer lead is key to use a different transducer, installation instructions are available from your sonar to the center of the boat and damage the propeller. H 4. Install... have the following for the transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 3 If you have to be ...
Installation Instructions
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NOTE: To use a drop cable up to the NMEA 2000 backbone. 4. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet ... boat to the side of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and...
NOTE: To use a drop cable up to the NMEA 2000 backbone. 4. NOTE: NMEA 2000-compatible GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters are available from your local Garmin dealer or marine dealer. Determine an appropriate location to connect the chartplotter to a single chartplotter, whereas a CANet ... boat to the side of CANet-compatible devices, allowing sonar information from a CANet-compatible Garmin Sounder or Fishfinder device. Connecting the Chartplotter to a NMEA 2000 Network If your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter is NMEA 2000-compatible, you need a NMEA 2000 T-connector and...
Owner's Manual
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...on your unit, you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you must configure the initial settings. Note: The first time you turn on .) Welcome-select... OK. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 56). Store Demonstration-select Off. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. See "Initializing Unit Settings." Language-select the language to use for ...
...on your unit, you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you must configure the initial settings. Note: The first time you turn on .) Welcome-select... OK. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 56). Store Demonstration-select Off. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. See "Initializing Unit Settings." Language-select the language to use for ...
Owner's Manual
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... if you want displayed for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat specifications for your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and...Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is selected for time readings. Select Yes or No. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). 3 If Auto is available only on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. System Units-specify units for more information. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the...
... if you want displayed for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat specifications for your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and...Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is selected for time readings. Select Yes or No. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). 3 If Auto is available only on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. System Units-specify units for more information. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in map supports Fishing charts. • ... Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
.... • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in map supports Fishing charts. • ... Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 7 This chart works well for either the USA shoreline or a specific country. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation ...chart to plan your course, to view detailed Navigation and Mariner's Eye charts. Note: If you are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if...
... from above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 7 This chart works well for either the USA shoreline or a specific country. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation ...chart to plan your course, to view detailed Navigation and Mariner's Eye charts. Note: If you are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if...
Owner's Manual
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... 62). Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Data bars 8 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode...
... 62). Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination (only available while navigating). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Data bars 8 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode...
Owner's Manual
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... a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Select the item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 To access additional object information: 1. You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item... map pointer ( ) to show animated tide station indicators and animated current direction indicators on the chart (page 20). For more than one item is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
... a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Select the item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 To access additional object information: 1. You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item... map pointer ( ) to show animated tide station indicators and animated current direction indicators on the chart (page 20). For more than one item is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
Owner's Manual
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Safety Shading (only available when you are shaded in white. Areas on the chart. Using Charts Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid ... SD card. • Vehicle Icon-allows you reach the end of time until you to select a boat or triangle that is visible on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off , and sets a dangerous depth. Select Auto to use the depth from...
Safety Shading (only available when you are shaded in white. Areas on the chart. Using Charts Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid ... SD card. • Vehicle Icon-allows you reach the end of time until you to select a boat or triangle that is visible on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off , and sets a dangerous depth. Select Auto to use the depth from...
Owner's Manual
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... indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area...green, and yellow spheres. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, ...
... indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area...green, and yellow spheres. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 526s) and a transducer wired through a marine network to adjust the view. Data Bars-show or hide cruising, ...
Owner's Manual
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... and current direction on the chart as a vertical bar graph with the pointer, and select Aerial Photo or Review. You must be available in your preloaded map or BlueChart g2 Vision region. A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward... indicates a rising tide. Tide Station with Falling Tide 20 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Perspective Overhead Animated Tide and Current Indicators You can view indicators for a tide station appears on the Navigation...
... and current direction on the chart as a vertical bar graph with the pointer, and select Aerial Photo or Review. You must be available in your preloaded map or BlueChart g2 Vision region. A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward... indicates a rising tide. Tide Station with Falling Tide 20 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Perspective Overhead Animated Tide and Current Indicators You can view indicators for a tide station appears on the Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... additional information on page 23. See page 50 for instructions on setting up Automatic Guidance for , and navigating to, these POIs, see the "Where To?" GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 When you that location. Direction Indicator Color Yellow Orange Red Current Speed Range 0 to 1 knot 1 to 2 knots 2 or more... Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and points of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as arrows on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information.
... additional information on page 23. See page 50 for instructions on setting up Automatic Guidance for , and navigating to, these POIs, see the "Where To?" GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 21 When you that location. Direction Indicator Color Yellow Orange Red Current Speed Range 0 to 1 knot 1 to 2 knots 2 or more... Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and points of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as arrows on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information.
Owner's Manual
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... type of chart on the split screen. Using Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Navigation chart screen Sonar...
... type of chart on the split screen. Using Charts Using the Chart/Sonar Screen Note: The Chart/Sonar screen, like the Sonar screen, is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached. To access additional settings or options for the chart/sonar screen, press MENU. Navigation chart screen Sonar...
Owner's Manual
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Note: You must be available in all areas. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you can navigate to navigate. The chartplotter contains information about thousands of three ... To. • Go To-takes you directly to the destination. • Route To-creates a route from your location to a destination, allowing you want to them. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 option on the Home screen to search for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby...
Note: You must be available in all areas. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you can navigate to navigate. The chartplotter contains information about thousands of three ... To. • Go To-takes you directly to the destination. • Route To-creates a route from your location to a destination, allowing you want to them. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 option on the Home screen to search for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby...
Owner's Manual
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... > MENU > Gauge Setup > Status Alarms > Custom. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine. 2. This setting is not available on all gauges. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine > MENU > Gauge Setup > Status Alarms > On. Customizing Engine Gauge ...(Scale Min, Scale Max, Rated Min, or Rated Max). This setting is not available on all gauges. Rated Represents the minimum value of the standard operating maximum range. 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information 2. Cycling Through Engine Gauge Screens 1. Select ...
... > MENU > Gauge Setup > Status Alarms > Custom. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine. 2. This setting is not available on all gauges. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Engine > MENU > Gauge Setup > Status Alarms > On. Customizing Engine Gauge ...(Scale Min, Scale Max, Rated Min, or Rated Max). This setting is not available on all gauges. Rated Represents the minimum value of the standard operating maximum range. 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information 2. Cycling Through Engine Gauge Screens 1. Select ...
Owner's Manual
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... projected heading time for one chart or one 3D chart view is reported about a targeted AIS vessel. 1. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts...that appears using a trail. Fishing charts are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your location within which AIS vessels appear. Select a distance or select Show All. Heading-allows you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Select ...
... projected heading time for one chart or one 3D chart view is reported about a targeted AIS vessel. 1. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts. 1. From the Home screen, select Charts...that appears using a trail. Fishing charts are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your location within which AIS vessels appear. Select a distance or select Show All. Heading-allows you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 Select ...
Owner's Manual
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...an AIS vessel. Use the Rocker to 2.0 mi.). 5. All safe-zone collision alarm settings are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm > On. Fishing ...charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Viewing Information 2. Use the Rocker to ...
...an AIS vessel. Use the Rocker to 2.0 mi.). 5. All safe-zone collision alarm settings are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing charts. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm > On. Fishing ...charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Viewing Information 2. Use the Rocker to ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to individually define units of measure for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is automatically set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Configuring the Chartplotter Map Datum-...which the map is selected (page 36) or on the Cruising data bar (page 9). Ref. Select Custom to view depth and water temperature information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The trend is displayed on the time of year. • Baro. If Auto is selected for depth, temperature,...
.... Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data to individually define units of measure for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is automatically set the time zone you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum. Configuring the Chartplotter Map Datum-...which the map is selected (page 36) or on the Cruising data bar (page 9). Ref. Select Custom to view depth and water temperature information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The trend is displayed on the time of year. • Baro. If Auto is selected for depth, temperature,...
